The Next Chapter Announces Second-Ever PPV Event, TNC 02, and a New Partnership with Kiswe

New York, NY – 15 April 2025 – The Next Chapter (TNC), a basketball media company with over 1.5 Million followers across all platforms, has teamed up with Kiswe, a leader in interactive livestreaming solutions, to launch a new direct-to-consumer (D2C) streaming platform ahead of its TNC 02 live event. This collaboration was made possible by TNC’s management team at Wasserman Creators, the content creator representation division of Wasserman, and will offer exclusive live and on-demand content to audiences in a highly engaging format.

The pay-per-view event will be held on Friday, June 6. The main event will feature NBA legends Lance Stephenson and Michael Beasley, clashing in a high-stakes 1v1 matchup for a $100,000 grand prize! Kiswe’s advanced livestreaming technology will power the platform and all pay-per-view events moving forward, ensuring a smooth, reliable, and interactive experience.

Fans can expect non-stop action as the biggest YouTube hoopers on the scene face off in the four undercard 1v1 matchups for substantial prize money. The TNC community will participate in selecting two of the undercard matchups while cheering along with thousands of fellow fans live. The broadcast team calling the action will be the “ABC” Crew- Austin Mills, B Ellis, and Marcelas Howard.

“We are thrilled to partner with Kiswe to bring TNC 02 featuring Michael Beasley vs. Lance Stephenson to basketball fans around the world,” said Scotty Weaver, Founder and CEO of The Next Chapter. “Our goal is to constantly redefine and elevate our fan experience, and this platform is a significant leap forward in achieving that vision. Kiswe’s cutting-edge streaming technology will allow us to offer an unprecedented level of interactivity and engagement for our viewers.”

"We are excited to work with The Next Chapter to bring this innovative D2C streaming solution to market," said Glenn Booth, CEO of Kiswe. "Our technology will allow TNC to create a branded platform that will connect audiences with exclusive basketball content in new and engaging ways. This is just the beginning of how we can shape the future of sports and entertainment."

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About The Next Chapter

Scotty Weaver, D'Vontay Friga, and Grayson White established The Next Chapter as a leading media and basketball events company with a bold vision for the future of 1v1 basketball. With a digital footprint that has impressively surpassed 1 billion views across all platforms, the league is uniquely positioned to amplify its mission of building a platform for 1v1 competition that rivals the excitement and global appeal of professional boxing and mixed martial arts.

About Kiswe

Kiswe is an award-winning technology company that builds and powers direct-to-consumer streaming platforms and events used by the biggest entertainment and sports brands. With best-in-class streaming technology and a unique partnership business model, Kiswe helps content owners maximize their revenue and engage every fan on every screen.

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